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Sonita DVD

Sonita is an 18-year-old female, an undocumented Afghan
illegal immigrant living in the poor suburbs of Tehran. She is a feisty,
spirited, young woman who fights to live the way she wants, as an artist,
singer, and musician in spite of all her obstacles she confronts in Iran and
her conservative patriarchal family. In harsh contrast to her goal is the plan
of her family – strongly advanced by her mother – to make her a bride and sell
her to a new family. The price right now is about US$ 9.000.

What’s more, women aren’t allowed to sing in Iran. How can
Sonita still succeed in making her dreams come true? Director
RokhsarehGhaemMaghami ends up personally involved in answering that question,
reigniting the discussion as to how documentary makers should relate to their
subjects. This is just one of the many unexpected twists in an exciting journey
replete with the setbacks and successes of a young women looking for her own
path. The film’s core consists of Sonita artistically arguing against the
disastrous forced marriage practices that obstruct her freedom in an
impressive, dramatic rap video.